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Due to the brass instrument’s size and his young, small stature, his older brother deemed him “Trombone Shorty,” and thus providing the title of not only this picture book, but also the Trombone Shorty Foundation that Troy Andrews would later create to assist the musical community in New Orleans. Luckily, young Troy Andrews discovers an old, beaten up trombone that someone discarded and treasures the instrument as though all his dreams had come true. He eventually creates his own band with a few friends, but because of his family’s socioeconomic position, they cannot afford expensive instruments. Trombone Shorty recalls being heavily influenced by his brother’s band and desiring to be a part of the band so much that he imagines various instruments he would play. He begins his narrative by explaining how music impacts his hometown, explaining his familial connection to music through his big brother and the celebration of Mardis Gras every year. Troy Andrews, also known as “Trombone Shorty,” describes his early childhood and discovering music in his home, New Orleans, Louisiana. Tags: Award Book, Culture, Diversity, Family, Fine Arts, Friendship, Nonfiction, Picture book, Grace Sheley

Published by: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015